consolation

noun

the act of consoling
慰める行為

giving relief in affliction
苦悩にあるとき安らぎを与えること
- his presence was a consolation to her
  彼の存在は、彼女にとって慰めだった
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
失望している時に慰められて感じる心地よさ
- second place was no consolation to him
  彼にとって二番目はなんの慰めにもならなかった

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